Author Notes
These slow-cooked greens are the epitome of southern comfort food. A simple recipe that fills your kitchen with wonderful smells of anticipation for hours. Make them for a meal by themselves, or with your favorite barbecue. If you've never had collard greens before, one bite of these will make you wonder where they've been all your life. —justrealfoods
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Ingredients
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2 bunches
collard greens, washed and stems removed
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4
slices of bacon, diced
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1
small onion, diced
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2
smoked ham hocks (2-3 lbs total)
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2
cloves of garlic, minced
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4 cups
organic chicken stock
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2 teaspoons
hot sauce
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon
brown sugar
Directions
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Tear collard green leaves in half (lengthwise) and layer in a small stacks. Roll each stack lengthwise and cut the roll into 1-inch sections. Set aside.
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In a 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, render bacon until brown and just turning crispy. Add onion and sweat, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ham hocks and cook another minute.
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Add prepared greens to the pot and saute until they start to wilt; about 5-7 minutes.
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Add remaining ingredients to the pot, stir and bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low and simmer for 3 hours or until the greens are very tender.
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Remove ham hocks from the pot. When cool enough to handle, separate the meat from the bones, chop and return the meat to pot, stirring to incorporate. Serve and enjoy.
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